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    Take, for instance, the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom.


    It had to be grown in unsullied water and watered over a hundred years by the blood of a dying Bloodcrane. Then, it had to endure a millennium of trials such as natural disasters and human cmities.


    Anything one could think of, nature could bring about.


    And only after a thousand years could it finally bloom into a genuine Bloodcrane Spiritbloom suitable for medicinal use.


    And this intricate process was just one ingredient in that prescription.


    The others were even harder to find.


    That was why Frank had never considered refining such a pill. Gathering all these ingredients was as challenging as achieving the Transcendent rank.


    So even now, Frank was unmoved when he heard about the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom. His demeanor remained calm and unaffected.


    "Wait... Did you also hear the rumors? Are you also here for Kornac''s Keep''s treasure, the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom?" Yosil finally turned to Frank and asked.


    Considering Frank''s earlier disy of medical prowess, Yosil was certain Frank had note to join their humble sect.


    If so, there was only one option left.


    "No, I''m not interested in the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom," Frank denied directly, his tone nonchnt.


    "In fact, I only just learned that Kornac''s Keep has one. I''m not particrly fascinated by such creations of nature.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.


    "I came to Kornac''s Keep this time to find a hundred-year-old Ster Windroot that you acquired from Loggins Apothecary some days ago.


    "If you''re willing to part with it, I''m prepared to pay handsomely for it."


    "What?"


    Hearing Frank''s straightforward statement and realizing he had gone to such lengths for just a single herb, the elders of Kornac''s Keep were left somewhat speechless.


    "Are you really here just for the Ster Windroot?"


    Mole could not believe his ears as he looked at Frank, unable to fathom what Frank was thinking. After all, the Ster Windroot was not worth much money at all.


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    If Frank was willing to spend money on it, spending a few thousand bucks to hire people to look for it would probably yield a heap within a month or two.


    The fact that Frank had gone to such lengths for a single nt left the elders of Kornac''s Keep baffled.


    "I need it urgently," Frank stated simply, leaving the elders of Kornac''s Keep silent with just a simple sentence.


    The Ster Windroot was not particrly valuable, and the conditions it treated were niche at best. So, it made sense that they did not have any in stock.


    "Hahaha..."


    Suddenly, Kairo burst intoughter. He looked at Frank, who was frowning.


    Then, he sneered, "Ster Windroot? I must say, you came up with quite ame excuse. I bet you were actually after the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom, right?"


    "Since you''re here for the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom, I won''t waste any more time. I''ll get it for my sect today! No matter what background you have, you won''t snatch it from me got it?"


    Kairo''s domineering words silenced the elders of Kornac''s Keep, but they left Frank somewhat puzzled.


    "Are your ears not working properly?" Frank replied calmly. "I said I''m not interested in the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom. I came here solely for the Ster Windroot.


    "But considering your earlier promise, shouldn''t you be kneeling to me now that you''ve lost?"


    Frank''s assertive tone not only stunned the crowd but even left Kairo himself momentarily bewildered.